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Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Deadly Traffic Crash
Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit officers are investigating a deadly traffic crash that happened on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Washington Boulevard (U.S. 301) and 21st Street, Sarasota.
10/07/2021 10:08 AM
Sarasota Police Department to host National Night Out on October 12, 2021
The Sarasota Police Department will host National Night Out 2021 on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., outside Sarasota Police Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
10/04/2021 1:42 PM
Sarasota Police Department hosting Tweet from the Beat virtual ride-along
You are invited to join members of the Sarasota Police Department on their next "virtual ride-along" happening through the Tweet from the Beat social media program. On Thursday, September 30, 2021, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Twitter users can virtually "ride-along."
09/30/2021 4:02 PM
Sarasota Man Arrested on Charges of Capital Sexual Battery, Lewd Lascivious Molestation – Additional Victims Possible
Keith Hill, 33, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including Capital Sexual Battery with a Victim under 12 (3 counts). Hill is being held at the Sarasota County Jail. Based on their investigation, Sarasota Police detectives believe there may be additional victims.
09/27/2021 11:05 AM
Sarasota man arrested and facing charges of sexual battery & various illegal narcotics charges
Calvin Turner, 46, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including sexual battery, trafficking in fentanyl, cocaine, and MDMA, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a church. Turner is a registered sex offender.
09/20/2021 1:47 PM
Sarasota Police Department Investigating Fatal Motorcycle / Vehicle Crash
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday, September 10, 2021, at about 9 p.m., in the City of Sarasota.
09/13/2021 11:03 AM
Sarasota Police Conducting Death Investigation; Asking for Public’s Assistance
The Sarasota Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a body was found on Lido Beach last night, Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
08/25/2021 2:27 PM
Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser Announces Retirement; Troche appointed interim Chief of Police
Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser has announced his retirement from the City of Sarasota effective today, August 25, 2021, at 5 p.m. Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown on Wednesday appointed Deputy Chief Rex Troche as interim Chief of Police.
08/25/2021 10:50 AM
Sarasota Police Deputy Chief Rex Troche Graduates from Senior Management Institute for Police
Sarasota Police Department Chief Jim Rieser is pleased to announce Deputy Chief Rex Troche graduated on Friday from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), a leadership program hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
08/24/2021 11:19 AM
Plan Ahead This Labor Day Holiday: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
This Labor Day, the Sarasota Police Department is taking part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired driving awareness campaign, which runs from August 18 through September 6, 2021.
08/19/2021 9:05 AM
Sarasota Man Facing Aggravated Battery Charges Following Shooting Incident
Daevaun Corbert, 24, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a shooting in the 5200 block of North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, just before midnight on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
08/17/2021 8:46 AM
1985 Homicide Case Solved Following Advancements in DNA Testing & Technology
The Sarasota Police Department has solved a 35-year-old homicide because of improvements in DNA testing and technology. Recent advancements in technology allowed investigators to re-examine forensic evidence from the case that was once thought to be unsolvable.
08/10/2021 5:10 PM
116 grams of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice) Confiscated Following Arrest of Two Men
Two men have been arrested and 116.6 grams of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as spice, and cash have been confiscated after an arrest of two men at a local park in the City of Sarasota.
08/09/2021 10:47 AM
Sarasota Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Battery on a Victim Under 12
John M. Smith, 47, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of sexual battery on a victim under 12 by an offender over 18. Smith is being held in the Sarasota County Jail. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking them to call Detective Maria Llovio.
07/22/2021 1:39 PM
Man Providing Fake Counseling/Therapy Services Sentenced in Sarasota
Phillip Stutzman, 45, pleaded no contest, was adjudicated guilty, and was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison with the Florida Department of Corrections and 10 years probation after being charged with multiple felony counts in 2019 of Unlicensed Practice of a Healthcare Professional.
07/22/2021 10:11 AM
‘Pack the Patrol Car’ School Supply Drive July 21 – August 4, 2021
The Sarasota Police Department is accepting school supplies beginning July 21, 2021, through Wednesday, August 4, 2021, for the fourth annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car.’ New school supplies can be dropped off from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Sarasota PD Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
07/20/2021 3:06 PM
Coffee with a Cop Happening August 6, 2021
The Sarasota Police Department is bringing back the popular Coffee with a Cop community meeting event in the City of Sarasota! Sarasota Police officers and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.
07/20/2021 11:51 AM
Sarasota Man Facing Charges of Manslaughter in Connection to Overdose Death
Ricky Turner, Jr., 36, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of Manslaughter (1 count), Sale of Fentanyl (3 counts), Use of Two-Way Communication (3 counts), and Driving with a Suspended License (3 counts) in connection to an overdose death that happened in March 2021.
07/15/2021 11:12 AM
Shooting at Condo Building Remains Under Investigation
Sarasota Police detectives are continuing their investigation into a shooting that happened Friday, July 9, 2021, just before midnight, at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota.
07/12/2021 11:02 AM
Residents & Visitors Should Expect Significant Traffic Delays on Saturday, July 3, 2021
The Sarasota Police Department will be assisting the United States Secret Service with an event scheduled at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
06/30/2021 3:53 PM